SWSC - Minutes 7.10.25

becky.combs
Jul 15
2 min read

SOUTH WINDS SAILING CLUB

Minutes from meeting: July 10, 2025

Commodore Chris Behnke

Vice Commodore Steve Trofemuk

Fleet Captain Bruce Lane

Purser Brian Kuhnel

Yoeman: Becky Combs

Commodore Chris Behnke

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m.

A motion was made by Amy Kuhnel to waive the reading of the minutes. It was seconded by Steven Gunther, the motion was passed.

The June 21^st beach raft up ended up being a poor anchorage (poor holding of anchors and bouncy from passing power boat wakes). We will not try this location again but will continue to look for sites where a beach raft up is possible in a more protected water.

There will be a Nautical Swap Meet at the Labor Day Picnic.

Everyone who came to the Independence Day Picnic had a great time.

We still have a few burgees left for $17.80 each. See Chris for a burgee.

Vice Commodore Steve Trofemuk

There will be a Raft Up at the AYC cove, July 19^th beginning at 6:00 p.m.

The Commodore’s Ball will be held November 8, 2025. Renae Gunter has asked for assistance in the set-up of tables and chairs, decorating tabletops and room, and later taking down the chairs and tables. An evite will be going out soon so you can sign up.

July 26^th is an open date on the calendar so we have added a morning sail/motor up to JD’s for lunch. JD’s is busy on weekends so the plan is to get there by 11:00 a.m. to get dock space and a table. It is approximately 6.5 miles to JD’s so plan on an hour and a half to get there.

Saturday, August 2^nd, there is a raft up.

Every Thursday, for those who want to participate, there is a Sunset sail (5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.)

August 9^th is the Half Yard sail

Fleet Captain Bruce Lane

Summer Race #3 – June 28^th(Bruce was unable to attend meeting to tell results)

Summer Race #4 – July 12^th (skippers meeting at 10:00 a.m.)

Knot Talk - Mike McKay spoke about Man Overboard preparation. He recommended that a boat should have a jackline down center line of boat, a life sling and light on PFD as well as numerous items for open ocean sailing.

Purser Brian Kuhnel

Brian gave a financial report that we currently have a balance of $XXXXX

New business.

Another work day for Steve and Renae Gunter’s Catalina 25 will be scheduled.

Steve Trofemuk requested assistance in raising the mast on his boat, he will post the day and time for volunteers.

Old business: nothing discussed.

Sea Scouts – Gary Holcomb. Gave an update on boats for sale.

Meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m.